Hi, I'm
Jan Ridderbusch
Software Engineer & Consultant
I build and advise - from architecture decisions to production-ready deployment of scalable software solutions.
Core Competencies
The strengths I bring to every project
Critical Thinking
Systematic analysis of complex technical challenges to make well-founded, sustainable decisions.
Problem Solving
Translating ambiguous requirements into clean, maintainable architectures - efficiently and purposefully.
AI Engineering
Designing and integrating intelligent systems and AI-powered workflows into production-ready applications.
Backend & API Architecture
Building scalable, well-documented APIs and robust backend systems that power modern applications.
Technologies & Tools
The tools I work with
Languages
Frameworks
DevOps & Infrastructure
Tools & Platforms
Domain Knowledge
Professional Experience
My career journey
sovity GmbH - Lead Application Development
CurrentJuly 2025 – present
Leading application development in the Catena-X and dataspace ecosystem. Responsible for architecture decisions, code quality, and team growth.
sovity GmbH - Full-Stack Developer
January 2025 – June 2025
Full-stack development in the Catena-X ecosystem within an agile team. Designed and implemented new features based on Eclipse Dataspace Components (EDC) - in parallel with freelance work.
Freelance Software Engineer
CurrentApril 2023 – present
Designing and building custom web applications and backend systems for SMEs, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. Consulting on software architecture and technology strategy.
TU Dortmund - Computer Science, B. Sc.
October 2016 – April 2023
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a minor in Theoretical Medicine. Solid foundation in algorithms, software engineering, and systems programming.
G DATA CyberDefense AG - Test Automation Engineer
August 2020 – March 2023
Built and maintained end-to-end test automation infrastructure. Designed testing strategies to secure CI/CD pipelines for enterprise security products.
communicode AG - DevOps Engineer
August 2019 – July 2020
Developed a deployment prototype to streamline development and delivery workflows for client websites. Automated build and release processes.
bee42 solutions GmbH - DevOps Engineer
January 2019 – July 2019
Delivered DevOps training and technical consulting. Built prototypes and organized a professional conference.
Fraunhofer ISST - Mobile Developer
March 2017 – December 2018
Developed a mobile application to support epilepsy patients in daily life, integrated with a sensor-based monitoring system.
Client Testimonials
What my clients say about working together
Jan supported us in building a new medical startup on the technical side. I value his reliability, straightforward communication, and great teamwork.
Stephan M. Czaja
CEO, CXMXO
Jan supported our team as a backend developer across multiple software projects, and I can only praise his skills and qualities. Jan is a very structured and experienced developer. With his strong problem-solving skills, he resolved the most complex situations for himself and other team members. Beyond his technical abilities, Jan is also a great teammate. His communication skills and willingness to share knowledge quickly made him a valued member of our team.
Dr. Sebastian Opriel
CTO, sovity GmbH
Our website "Xenophon" is so easy to use - you can find everything at a glance. Important things catch your eye. Finally, a site that isn't overloaded with a thousand things. And the best part: we have the site maintained, so everything is always up to date. Nothing is worse than a site that isn't current or responds slowly.
Board of Directors
Xenophon e. V.